Decisions

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The Reaper's Due.

The decisions screen

Decisions are actions a ruler can take. Most are available through buttons in the Intrigue tab, while those relating to an individual character or holding are selected by right-clicking on that character or holding and then choosing the appropriate option.

Some are considered important decisions. They are shown with a yellower background, and trigger an alert when their conditions are met.

Adult Christian characters can go on a pilgrimage once in their lifetime. The possible locations of the pilgrimage vary depending on sect; Catholics can go to Rome, Santiago (starting in 814), Canterbury (starting in 1170), Cologne (starting in 1164), or Jerusalem; Orthodox and Nestorian Christians can visit Constantinople, Antioch, or Jerusalem; and Miaphysites can head to Aksum, Antioch, or Jerusalem.

Must be at least 16 years old, male, at peace, and not commanding an army.

500 prestige.

200 gold.

Buy Indulgence for my Sins

In a week or two, the Pope will tell you the exact price of an indulgence. The required percent of your yearly income may be somewhat higher or lower than 100%, depending on your piety and his opinion of you. The floor is always 25 gold.

If you pay:

+50 piety

+20 papal opinion for 5 years.

Must be Catholic.

Must have either 100% of your current yearly income or 25 gold, whichever is higher.

Issue Declaration of Repentance

Your religious head receives an event asking him to lift your excommunication.

Must be at least 16, Catholic, and have at least one holding in your demesne.

Must be excommunicated by your religious head.

Must not be a heretic.

Must have approximately 200% of your current yearly income.

Demand Duchy from Liege

Your liege receives an event considering your request for a duchy.

Must be a Count.

Must be at least 16 years old, not incapable, and not imprisoned.

Your liege must be a king or emperor.

Your liege must hold the duchy title you wish to demand. You must have a county title within the de jure area of the duchy you want to demand.